Looking for a truly Extraordinary Italian Taste? Don’t miss this rare chance to savour Piedmont truffles, one of the world’s culinary luxury for an amazing price.
Italians may be fun-loving people, but they get very serious when it comes to food. It has to taste extraordinary. Food is a culture, not just a means to appease the appetite. Along with that is their age-old wine heritage.
“The demand for food and beverage is growing in Western Canada”, said Italian Consul General Massimiliano Iacchini in his interview with GlobalEAT at the Flavours of Italy event. Food, he added, is one of the important exports of Italy. Watch above video interview.
Italian Cuisine Week Events
To highlight their rich culinary tradition, the Italian government entities initiated the first Annual Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World with the theme, The Extraordinary Italian Taste. Over 1,300 events are expected to be hosted worldwide from the 21st to 27th of this month.
In Vancouver, the Consulate General of Italy, in partnership with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West, Italian Cultural Centre, Vancouver Community College, Amici Miei and Bibo Pizzeria have put together six events to showcase the Italian culinary tradition.
Piedmont Truffle and Hazelnut Dinner
This is a superb opportunity to enjoy an exquisite truffle dinner deliciously prepared by internationally renowned Truffle Chef, Carlo Zarri. Zarri was conferred Cavaliere (Knight) of Truffles and Wines at the prestigious International Alba White Truffle Fair in 2014.
Discover Piedmont’s Best, learn about IGP hazelnuts. Find out why the truffle is called “the diamond of the kitchen”.
| Day|Date|Time Venue|Reservation |
Event |
|---|---|
| Mon., Nov. 21 6:30-9:00 p.m. Italian Kitchen 1037 Alberni St. Info and tickets (limited, $88): sales@glowbalgroup.com Open to Public |
Dinner Five-course menu with Italian wine pairings. Sample menu by Italian Kitchen’s Chef Maitre d’ Giovanni Trigona. It features ingredients such as, prosciutto, figs, lobster, swordfish, beef tenderloin served with house-made pasta. |
| Tue., Nov. 22 8:45 a.m. – 12 noon Vancouver Community College (VCC), Dept. of Culinary Arts 250 W. Pender St. Register Online by Nov. 15 Event designated for food professionals and nutritionists. |
Extraordinary Italian Taste Project Interactive Masterclass by Chef Pino Posteraro. |
| Tue., Nov. 22 7:00 p.m. Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre – “Trattoria” 3075 Slocan St. Pre-registration required: cultural.vancouver@esteri.it Open to Public |
Movie Screening of Italian comedy/drama: La cena. The 2-hour long movie (with English subtitles) portrays an evening at an Italian restaurant. It’s produced by the late Ettore Scola, one of Italy’s greatest filmmakers. Refreshments will follow. |
| Wed., Nov. 23 8:45 a.m. – 12 noon Vancouver Community College (VCC), Dept. of Culinary Arts 250 W. Pender St. Register Online by Nov. 15 Event designated for food professionals and nutritionists. |
Extraordinary Italian Taste Project Interactive Masterclass by Chef Adam Pegg. |
| Thu., Nov. 24 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre – “Trattoria” 3075 Slocan St. Info and tickets ($90 incl.wine): 604 430 3337 or www.iccvancouver.ca Open to Public |
Piedmont Truffle and Hazelnut Dinner Famed Chef Carlo Zarri, will prepare a multi-course gourmet dinner featuring: delicious tomato, crab meat and truffle soup; potatoes gnocchi with porcini mushroom sauce garnished with truffle flakes; tasty home-made tajarin (thin noodles) with shaved Piedmont truffle; beef tenderloin with Barolo wine sauce; gelato cake with hazelnut and chocolate cream. |
| Fri., Nov. 25 6:30-9:00 p.m. BiBo Pizzeria – Richmond McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport Info and reservations: info@thebibo.com or 604.279.8889 Open to Public |
Pizza Tasting Diners will have the opportunity to taste 10 types of pizza and a selection of wines from different Italian regions. |
